Cultural Assimilation and Diffusion Quiz

What is cultural diffusion?

• The complete change of one culture into another

• The spread of cultural ideas and products from one culture to another

• The isolation of a culture from others

• The rejection of all foreign cultural influences

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• A country banning all foreign products

• Pizza from Italy becoming popular worldwide

• A family refusing to learn a new language

• A culture remaining unchanged for centuries

How does cultural diffusion typically occur?

• Through isolation and separation

• Through trade, travel, or technology

• By completely changing one culture

• By rejecting all other cultures

What often happens during cultural assimilation?

• Cultures remain completely separate

• A smaller cultural group becomes part of a larger culture

• Cultures reject each other

• Cultures become isolated

Which of the following is a sign of cultural assimilation?

• Keeping all original customs

• Adopting the language and customs of a new country

• Rejecting all new cultural influences

• Isolating from other cultures

Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?

• Sushi becoming popular in the United States

• A country banning all foreign films

• Yoga being practiced worldwide

• Italian pasta being enjoyed in many countries

What is a common result of cultural assimilation?

• Cultures remain unchanged

• Cultures become isolated

• Cultures blend together

• Cultures reject each other

What is an effect of cultural diffusion on global cuisine?

(Cuisine is a style of cooking or food, like Italian cuisine or French cuisine)

• All cuisines remain local

• Cuisines become isolated

• Cuisines from one culture become popular worldwide

• Cuisines reject foreign influences

What is a similarity between cultural assimilation and cultural diffusion?

• Both involve no change in cultures

• Both require interaction between different cultures

• Both result in one culture disappearing

• Both are static processes

What is the outcome of cultural diffusion?

• One culture becomes dominant

• Cultures mix but remain distinct

• Cultures become identical

• One culture disappears